Author Archives: Alberta Witches Association

Witch Herb – Dandelion

**Witch Herb – Dandelion** Today’s plant need absolutely no introduction, the mighty Dandelion. It is so common, and as I said, needs no introduction. However, how often do we think of this plant as one so completely powerful in magickal workings? I must admit, that while I use dandelion in my day to day, IContinue reading “Witch Herb – Dandelion”

Habit and/or Behaviour Breaking Knot Spell

**Habit and/or Behaviour Breaking Knot Spell** Knot spells and cord spells have been around for a very long time. From the act of tying a red string on your pointer finger to remind you to do something important, to tying hands together for a hand-fasting. These kinds of spells are usually easy to do andContinue reading “Habit and/or Behaviour Breaking Knot Spell”

The History of Ostara

**The History of Ostara**The word Ostara is just one of the names applied to the celebration of the spring equinox on March 21. It’s been celebrated and observed for a long time in many places around the world. For Wiccans and other Pagans, Ostara is the day when the goddess, the Mother Earth, and theContinue reading “The History of Ostara”

Hekate the Dark Mother

**Hekate the Dark Mother** We have all heard of Hecate, but who is she really? My perception of this, and the actual reality and gravity of her, did not truly set in, until she came calling. Hecate In Greek Mythology Hecate, in Greek mythology, was considered to be the Goddess of Magic and Witchcraft. SheContinue reading “Hekate the Dark Mother”

Magical Plants: The Birch Tree

**Magical Plants: The Birch Tree** The birch tree is extremely versatile in all aspects of the craft. From fashioning magickal tools, such as besoms and wands. To creating magickal fires and healing tonics. Her bark is perfect for writing spells and creating sigils, ensuring that they are both powerful and long lasting. Birch is quiet,Continue reading “Magical Plants: The Birch Tree”

Witch Herbs: Bay Laurel

**Witch Herbs: Bay Laurel** Today, we are going to take a look at Bay Laurel. Now, I know this is a very common herb in witchcraft. It is so versatile in its’ uses. We are going to look at Bay Laurel and how Bay is represented in the Hekate’s garden. Bay was used as aContinue reading “Witch Herbs: Bay Laurel”

Magickal Timings

**Magickal Timings** What are magickal timings and how can they be helpful. Magickal timing is a way to choose when to do specific workings, rituals or spells. By choosing a time when the right energies are strong it makes our workings more efficient and effective. Timings are things like doing release work on the fullContinue reading “Magickal Timings”

Kitchen Witch Imbolc: Irish Soda Bread

**Kitchen Witch Imbolc: Irish Soda Bread** Imbolc is just around the corner! Since Imbolc originated as an Irish festival, I thought it would be nice to celebrate with a yummy loaf of Irish Soda Bread. The recipe is a classic from the Joy of Cooking Cookbook, circa 1967. I love these classic recipes since theyContinue reading “Kitchen Witch Imbolc: Irish Soda Bread”